Serving 282 students in grades 6-8, Rice Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice Junior High School's student population of 282 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rice Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6347 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Raider colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Junior High School's ranking?
Rice Junior High School is ranked #6347 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice Junior High School?
282 students attend Rice Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rice Junior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Junior High School?
Rice Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Junior High School offer ?
Rice Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rice Junior High School part of?
Rice Junior High School is part of Rice CISD School District.
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